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A weekend getaway to Gokarna turned tragic for a group of Bengaluru-based IT employees after five of them were swept away by strong waves at Dubbansashi Beach. Three people died in the incident, while two others were rescued by lifeguards. The group of 16 employees from Aloria Ecopace, a company located in Bellandur, Bengaluru, had travelled to Gokarna for a weekend trip. They were staying at Koje Resort near Dubbansashi Beach. Some members of the group had entered the sea to enjoy the water when a sudden surge of powerful waves swept five of them away. Following the incident, lifeguards from the resort and local fishermen immediately launched a rescue operation and managed to bring four people ashore. However, 22-year-old Shobha Das, a native of Jharkhand, later died at the hospital after her condition deteriorated. Mohammed Akram, the team leader, also died while being taken to Manipal Hospital for further treatment. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Vishw, a resident of Kalyan Nagar in Bengaluru, had gone missing in the sea following the incident. His body was subsequently recovered during a search operation. Nishant and Mohammed Qasim were rescued by lifeguards. They received medical treatment and are reportedly recovering. Gokarna police visited the spot and conducted an inspection following the incident. The bodies of the deceased were shifted to the mortuary at Karwar Medical College. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Gokarna Police Station. Following the tragedy, the police department has warned resort and homestay owners about the need to ensure the safety of tourists visiting coastal areas. The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of entering the sea without considering the intensity of the waves and prevailing coastal conditions. Authorities have urged tourists to exercise caution and follow safety instructions while visiting beaches.